Follow in the footsteps of the miners of yesteryear for a guided tour of approximately 1h30 from 7 years old, in the company of an experienced guide to explore the galleries dug during Antiquity!

Parking

Guided tours

From 03/05 to 29/06/2025, every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
By reservation during the week for groups of more than 8 people.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2025
Open on Tuesday from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m. and from 15:30 p.m. to 16:30 p.m. and from 17 p.m. to 18 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m. and from 15:30 p.m. to 16:30 p.m. and from 17 p.m.
Closed on Monday.

From 06/09 to 28/09/2025, every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
By reservation during the week for groups of more than 8 people.

A scientific and historical visit to an unusual and authentic place.
Go back in the footsteps of the 2000th century miners, who came to extract antimony and argentiferous lead. A good vein already exploited 250 years ago! ... And discover these authentic galleries! Do you smell this smell? Move slowly in the darkness of this circuit of 2m of secure galleries (tiered on XNUMX levels separated by ladders).
Helmet, boots and raincoats provided.

Additional information :
For your group outings of more than 8 people, visits and activities are possible every day of the year by reservation. Car park located 600 m from the mining site, descent by a path, good shoes recommended and sweater recommended (galleries at 13° C). For your group outings of more than 8 people, visits and activities are possible all year round, by reservation. Group rate applied by reservation only.

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Nature animator and guide around the built and natural heritage of the Margeride plateau, I make sure to create, each season, a passionate and exciting team, motivated to discover the wonders of our territory.

Costumed

  • Average duration of the individual visit: 60 min
  • Average duration of the group visit: 60 min
  • From 4 years old)
  • Groups of 8 to 12 people welcome.

Visit languages

  • French

Individual visit services

  • Permanent individual guided tours

Group visits services

  • Guided group tours permanently

Opening

From July 01 to August 31
Monday Closed
Tuesday Open from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m. and from 15:30 p.m. to 16:30 p.m. and from 17 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Wednesday Open from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m. and from 15:30 p.m. to 16:30 p.m. and from 17 p.m.
Thursday Open from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m. and from 15:30 p.m. to 16:30 p.m. and from 17 p.m.
Friday Open from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m. and from 15:30 p.m. to 16:30 p.m. and from 17 p.m.
Open on Saturday Open from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m. and from 15:30 p.m. to 16:30 p.m. and from 17 p.m.
Sunday Open from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m. and from 15:30 p.m. to 16:30 p.m. and from 17 p.m.
From September 06 to September 28
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Open on Saturday Open from 10 am to 18 pm
Sunday Open from 10 am to 18 pm

Pricing

Adult € 8
Kids € 6
Student fee € 7
Children group € 5
Adult group package € 7

Simplified route (without ladder or low passage): €8

Payment method

  • Cheque
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers
  • Cash

Services

Equipment

  • Parking in the area

Services

  • Guided tours

Activities on site

  • Manual workshops